Lake Jackson, TX vs Passaic, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 24). Lake Jackson leads in crime level (7.1 vs 19.7). Lake Jackson leads in median household income ($89,215 vs $57,832).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Jackson, TX | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#233) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 27,768 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,775 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $89,215 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+2.9 |
C+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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